BBB shares tips to avoid IRS identity thieves

Use your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The six-digit number, which, in addition to your Social Security number, confirms ...
CBS 6

Protect yourself from tax ID theft by filing early and using trusted software

It’s tax season, and scammers know this is an excellent time of year to strike. Swindlers will pose as tax preparers and IRS agents to steal your refund and identity. Consumer Reports explains just ...
Money on MSN

6 best identity theft protection services of January 2026

To protect your credit, immediately contact your bank and credit card issuer and place a fraud alert with one of the three major credit bureaus: Experian (1-888-397-3742), TransUnion (1-800-680-7289), ...
Forbes

It’s Not Too Soon To Protect Yourself From Income Tax Identity Theft

Ed Landing, a retired state geologist and a victim of identity theft, looks over documents he's put together as he tries to get back his stolen IRS federal tax return refund (Photo by John Carl ...